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Ajdabiya, Libya

Al Wāḩāt · Libya

Ajdabiya is a large city in Al Wāḩāt, Libya with a population of 131,773. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

131,773 Population 481/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
5.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Ajdabiya

Ajdabiya

Ajdabiya is a town in and capital of the Al Wahat District in northeastern Libya. It is some 150 kilometres (93 mi) south of Benghazi. From 2001 to 2007 it was part of and capital of the Ajdabiya District. The town is divided into three Basic People's Congresses: North Ajdabiya, West Ajdabiya and East Ajdabiya.

People

Population131,773
Density481/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain5.1 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population131,773
Population Density481 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates30.7555°, 20.2263°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceAl Wāḩāt
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation5.1 inches (129 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ajdabiya

Ajdabiya is a large city in Libya (Al Wāḩāt) with a population of 131,773. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Climate in Ajdabiya

Ajdabiya has an average annual temperature of 20.4°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jun (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (12.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 146 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.6°C / 55°F 7.4° / 17.8° 44.7
Feb 13.8°C / 57°F 8.3° / 19.3° 18.8
Mar 16.3°C / 61°F 10.2° / 22.4° 10.7
Apr 20°C / 68°F 13.3° / 26.7° 4.6
May 23.5°C / 74°F 16.3° / 30.6° 1.3
Jun 26.6°C / 80°F 19.3° / 33.8° 0.1
Jul 26°C / 79°F 19.4° / 32.7° 0.0
Aug 26.5°C / 80°F 19.8° / 33.2° 0.0
Sep 25.5°C / 78°F 18.7° / 32.3° 1.7
Oct 22.4°C / 72°F 15.9° / 29° 7.3
Nov 18°C / 64°F 11.9° / 24° 20.2
Dec 14.1°C / 57°F 8.7° / 19.5° 36.8
Ajdabiya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 5.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average69.2°F
28% above Libya avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area273.7 sq mi (708.8 km²)
Population Density481/sq mi
Coordinates30.7555°N, 20.2263°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.1"
87% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.46"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 17, 2021.

Apr 17, 2021 near the coast of Libya M4.0 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
June 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in

Ajdabiya has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 5.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Ajdabiya

Institution Type Founded Website
Faculty of Economics University
faculty of Education University
Faculty of Law College
Higher Institute of Medical Technology College
IT College
University Ajdabeia - Admin University
University of Ajdabia - Faculty of Economics and Political Science College
جامعة الفرات الأهلية فرع 1 University
كلية الطب البشري College
كلية الفيزياء College

Schools in Ajdabiya

39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة زيد بن ثابت
مدرسة طارق
مدرسه الاندلس للبنات
مدرسه اسماء للبنات
مدرسه الفاتح الثانويه
مدرسة النهضة
مدرسة السابع من اكتوبر
مدرسة الشهيد حسن البراني
مدرسه الحريه
مدرسة الزهرة
مدرسة اجدابيا النموذجية
مدرسة 17 فبراير اجدابيا
مدرسة الجلاء
مدرسه
مدرسه
مدرسة العروبة الأعدادية للبنين
مدرسة الهداية
مدرسه
مدرسه عائشه ام المؤمنين
مدرسة 17 فبراير
مدرسة الضياء للتعليم الأساسي
نور الهدى
مدرسة الطليعة الاعدادية للبنات
مدرسة الشعلة الثانوية للبنات
المجد
المجد
مدرسة الشعلة
مدرسة العلا
School
مدرسة الضياء
Kids Dream
معهد البيان اجدابيا
School
نور العلم
مدرسة الخنساء
Al kaseh School
الجامعة المفتوحة ليبيا
مدرسة رسل الحضارة
alfurat national university
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Radio Stations near Ajdabiya

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ajdabiya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ajdabia Museum
Military Museum Ajdabia

Libraries in Ajdabiya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Decorative Gypsum0.0
تصوير مستندات0.0
كلية الهندسه0.0
مكتب الاتقان تصوير مستندات0.0

Farmers Markets in Ajdabiya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mall 4

Hotels in Ajdabiya

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ajdabia Hotel
AL MADINA Hotel
Al Togan Hotel
Amal libya hotel
سعد بورجيعة

Restaurants in Ajdabiya

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Africa Restaurant
Alshaoash
Restaurant
مطعم احطيبة
مطعم الأسطورة
مطعم الباهي باهي
مطعم التاورغي
مطعم الحطاب
مطعم السرايا
مطعم العالمي للبيتزا
مطعم شوايا
مطعم ماندو

Cafes in Ajdabiya

20 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe
Cafe
CAFE ALSHLLAL Smoking
Cafe NAPOLI
Cafe Rocher
CAFe Shzo
Cafe Tariq
Casa Cafe
Coffee Session
Mede Cafe
Notella Caffee
Orient Cafe
كافي
كافي FUN
كافي الراينبو
كافي باريستا
كافي شوب
كافي قمر
كافي و ارقيلة
يــوسـف للـبـن

Monuments in Ajdabiya

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

الحد الشرقي
جزيرة اوجلة

Castles in Ajdabiya

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ديون بشير البزم
منزل الحاج إدريس الفاخري

Clinics in Ajdabiya

22 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ajdabiya Central Clinic
Al Hikma Clinic
Assalama Clinic
Libyan Red Crescent Society
Marwa Medical Center
Noor Medical Center
School Health
Smile لعﻻج اﻷسنان
العيادة العسكرية
الفتح
الفتح
المركز الدولي الطبي -الأسنان
شهداء اجدابيا
عيادة الصفأ لأمراض النساء
عيادة العافية
عيادة القرفةال
عيادة بوشعالة العامة
مختبر المدينة
مركز الأهرامات الطبي
مصحة الزيتونة
مصحة المسرة الايوائيه
مصحة النخبة

Bus Stations in Ajdabiya

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ajdabiya -Benghazi
Cofra Taxi Station
محطة بوالسامرة للتكسيات
محطة تكسيات جالو اوجلة

Gas Stations in Ajdabiya

17 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agdabia Gas Station
Bo hilfaya Gas Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
LY #8980938024
الزوي لتوزيع الغاز
شيل القنان
محطة ابناء بو جلال الفاخري
محطة السلامة 752
محطة وقود
محطه وقود

Banks in Ajdabiya

13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AL WAHDA Bank-Ajdabia
Alzheef street
AMAN Bank
hy alzhef
JUMHOURIA Bank -Ajdabia
JUMHOURIA Bank -Ajdabia
National Commercial Bank -Ajdabia
North Africa Bank -Ajdabia
Savings Bank and Real Estate Investment-Ajdabia
Trade and Development Bank -Ajdabia
المصرف الزراعي
المقر الجديد لمصرف التجاري الوطني
مصرف شمال افريقيا اجدابيا

Gyms in Ajdabiya

5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

صالة الأهلي
طارق
للياقة البدنية الكبتن (جابر الفلاح )
نادي اجدابيا الرياضي
نادي النجوم

Airports Near Ajdabiya

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marsa al Brega AirportLMQMedium Airport
Ajdabiya AirportSmall Airport
Zuetina AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ajdabiya

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
HATIF LIBYA Company
Post Office -Ajdabia
شركة البراق لنقل البضائع وتحويل الأموال

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ajdabiya

84 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abu hurira
Aukashaa
Azauih
Ghazouat Hounain Mosque
Hutten Mosque
Masjid Abu Dujana
جامع
جامع الإسراء
جامع مصراتة
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد أم القرى
مسجد ابن تيمية رحمه الله
مسجد اسامة بن زيد
مسجد اسماء الله الحسنى
مسجد الأمام الحسن البصري
مسجد الأمام مسلم
مسجد الأنبياء
مسجد الاسراء
مسجد الالباني
مسجد البقيع
مسجد التنعيم
مسجد التنعيم
مسجد التنعيم العتيق
مسجد الجهاد
مسجد الحسن والحسين
مسجد الزبير بن العوام
مسجد السلام
مسجد السيدة خديجة رضي الله عنها
مسجد السيدة زينب
مسجد الشروق
مسجد الشهداء
مسجد الشيخ بن باز رحمه الله
مسجد الشيع عيسى الفاخري
مسجد الصفا
مسجد العروه الوثقه
مسجد الغفران
مسجد الفتح
مسجد الفلوجة
مسجد القادسيه
مسجد القدس
مسجد الكرامة
مسجد الكرامة
مسجد النور
مسجد اليرموك
مسجد باب الريان
مسجد باب الريان
مسجد باب السلام
مسجد بلال
مسجد بن رجب
مسجد بن العثيمين
مسجد بوجفول
مسجد بيعة الرضوان
مسجد بيعة الرضوان
مسجد تبوك
مسجد جبل الرحمة
مسجد جبل عرفات
مسجد خالد بن الوليد
مسجد خباب بن الارت
مسجد ذات الرقاع
مسجد رويفع الأنصاري
مسجد رياض الصالحين
مسجد شارع 19
مسجد شهداء أجدابيا
مسجد طلحة
مسجد طيبة
مسجد عثمان(البيت المعمور
مسجد غزوة الخندق
مسجد غزوة بدر الكبرى
مسجد قباء
مسجد نور الرحمن
منارة مسجد التنعيم لتحفيظ القران الكريم

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli

Around Ajdabiya

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 40
Hospitals 8
Pharmacies 13
Restaurants 16
Cafes 20
Supermarkets 40
Banks 10
Museums 2
Hotels 5
Libraries 4
Parks 3
Police Stations 5
Places of Worship 60

🇱🇾 About Libya

Capital Tripoli
Population 6,678,567
Area 1,759,540 km²
GDP (USD) $44,027,664,915
GDP per capita $6,027
HDI 0.718
Life expectancy 69.3 years
Internet users 88.5%
Urban population 87.9%
Currency LYD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +218
TLD .ly
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ajdabiya

What is the population of Ajdabiya?

Ajdabiya has a population of 131,773 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 481 people per square mile, spread across 273.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ajdabiya?

Ajdabiya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.1 inches.

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